Moment

The sun cast down a golden glow and lit up the whole pitch. Standing there listening to the national anthem on the center field line made me remember all the practices, hard work, and triumph that led to this moment. I didn't know what to feel besides anger. My heart belonged to his moment and I knew I only had one goal, to win. As the national anthem ended we walked in a line hi-fiving the other team and we knew they could sense our electric energy. As we huddled together we were all fired up,…

Religion in Schools Texas is one of the only states that permits a Moment of Silence. Other states restrict such an institution in schools, as religion in schools is often provokes controversies. Many incidents of religious overtones and connections in schools have been challenged, including simple things such as a moment of silence, Christmas displays, and sayings such as “God Bless America”. Religious expression in schools is an important demonstration of one’s beliefs falls within legal…

but one receives pleasure in knowing that the perception is a fiction (Burke). Burke’s notions of pleasure and the Sublime can easily be seen as conducive to Barthes’ ideologies of texts of pleasure and bliss. However, it still establishes that a moment with the Sublime is the unconscious end goal of texts of bliss. Barthes wrote, “The text you write must prove to me that it desires me,” (p 6) which creates a connection between the reader and the text opening the door for an encounter with the…

was a practically intimidating decision: money had to be raised, vaccines taken, and safety precautions accounted for. I was looking for a refresher, excitement, and most importantly, a life changing moment in India. In preparation of the trip and throughout the trip, I was searching for that grand moment that would change my life. I left home prepared for the sights and smells I would stumble upon. I knew of and had talked to several friends that had made this journey before. I was easily…

and that the family may have to just leave him there. Finally, his sister Olive walks over to him and kneels next to him she puts her arm around him and rests her head on his shoulder. There is a moment of silence, and eventually, Dwayne says, “Okay let’s go.” As you can see, Dwayne experiences his moment of grace once his sister Olive comes to comfort him. He realizes that he…

this 21st century, we know the special joy at the “Eureka” moments: when we come up with an idea about the theme of an important report, an idea about interesting expressions for our speech, an idea about a novel product in your business, or an idea about some birthday surprise for your girlfriend. But, how often do you encounter such moments? In reality, great ideas rarely come into our head, and we often give up before the “Eureka” moments. “How can we get great ideas?” I’ve been…

The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Also known as your calf. This is the source of a fateful moment one Saturday night in 2014, one of the most confusing and terrifying moments I have ever lived through. The night half of my family laughed at me while I begged to go to the hospital. I was 12 years old. My mother, my older brother, Jalen, and I were watching Saturday Night Live. On the couch, wrapped in a throw blanket, everything was fine. I was cackling like a hyena at the last skit before…

present moment. He may be aware that something is at a loss. Now, to a certain degree, this makes sense. But does this really make sense? If I were to say that because I photographed my best friend in moments that made me happy, so I have them preserved to look back on, that that takes me away from the present moment, perhaps sense could be made. But I don’t think that the “it”, the pureness and exhilaration of the moment, would have eluded me. I wouldn’t say that I look back on those moments…

S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport’s, 10-Minute Mindfulness: 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment presents techniques to promote stress reduction and improve overall wellbeing. There are many different strategies presented in the book, and incorporating them into one’s schedule can result in a variety of benefits. I chose to read this book because I felt it could help me with some of the challenges I face in my life, as well as improving my overall lifestyle. I will discuss why I chose…

huge influence on today’s society and plays a big role in people’s everyday lives. People are exposed to pictures on a daily basis. Whether in newspapers, social media, television, magazines, etc.; images are everywhere. Photos are used to capture a moment in time and sometimes can help tell a story. News stations will typically have photos to help show and support breaking news. Likewise, a magazine is full of advertisements used to help sell products, similar to commercials on television. But…